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The 22 pages that link to Cantonese, each with the reason it gives.

• GuangdongRelated: Cantonese is prominent in Guangdong’s central and western regions, including Guangzhou.

• Mandarin ChineseCompared with: Cantonese is a major Chinese language distinct from Mandarin in pronunciation and grammar.

• Chinese languageBroader topic: Cantonese differs substantially from Mandarin in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar.

• Tonal languageBroader topic: Its checked syllables make tone inventories and counting conventions especially visible.

• CantopopNarrower topic: Cantopop’s defining language distinguishes it from Mandarin-language Chinese pop.

• Standard ChineseCompared with: Cantonese is not simply a pronunciation variant of Standard Chinese; it is a distinct Sinitic variety.

• Cantonese operaRelated: Its tones and pronunciation inform the opera’s sung text and verbal rhythms.

• Yue ChineseBroader topic: It is Yue’s best-known variety and a frequent public name for the group.

• TVBRelated: TVB’s Cantonese programming has carried Hong Kong speech and idioms to regional audiences.

• Chinese-language cinemaRelated: Cantonese dialogue and performance define a major Hong Kong film tradition.

• South ChinaRelated: Its reach reflects the influence of Guangdong’s cities and migrant communities.

• Chinese University of Hong KongRelated: CUHK’s Chinese-language teaching and research operate within a society where Cantonese is widely spoken.

• Stephen ChowRelated: Cantonese wordplay and delivery are central to the humor of Chow’s mo lei tau performances.

• Bok choyRelated: The English name “bok choy” derives from a Cantonese name for the vegetable.

• NanningCompared with: It contrasts with the Zhuang and southwestern Sinitic varieties heard around Nanning.

• Southern MinCompared with: It is a neighboring southern Sinitic branch, not a Southern Min variety.

• JiangmenRelated: Cantonese speech connects Jiangmen’s local communities with the wider Guangdong diaspora.

• Cantonese peopleRelated: It is the most prominent language historically associated with Cantonese identity.

• Choy sumRelated: The English name choy sum is based on the Cantonese name for the vegetable.

• Sam HuiRelated: Its tones and everyday idioms gave Hui’s lyrics their distinctive local voice.

• WontonRelated: The English word “wonton” derives from the Cantonese pronunciation of the dumpling's name.

• Sichuanese dialectsCompared with: Its classification outside Mandarin contrasts with the usual placement of Sichuanese varieties within Mandarin.